Author: Matt Mancuso

Morning Briefing: ‘Stros to Meet the Matz

Good morning, Mets fans! Steven Matz will get the ball today against the Houston Astros at First Data Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. On Monday, two star pitchers, Noah Syndergaard and Justin Verlander, lined up against each other Monday and the match up did not disappoint. Syndergaard topped out at 101 mph and flashed a 93 mph changeup. But Verlander was also up to the challenge,...

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Morning Briefing: Miami Marlins’ Issues Continue

Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets bolstered their team by signing Jason Vargas, the Miami Marlins hardships continued. Jeffrey Loria is being sued by Miami-Dade County. Check out the appropriate links below. Latest Mets News According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Mets and the aforementioned Vargas have agreed on a two-year contract with a club option for 2020. Anthony DiComo of...

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Morning Briefing: Panik City?

Yesterday, there were conflicting reports regarding the Mets pursuit of a starting pitcher and their interest in acquiring San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik. In a recent interview with MLBNetwork Radio, assistant GM John Ricco claimed that the Mets “could add arms”, which would be astute considering Mets starting pitchers posted a 5.14 ERA last year. However, in another...

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Morning Briefing: Nationals Interested In Arrieta?

Good morning, Mets fans! While the Chicago Cubs swooped in to sign Yu Darvish, the Washington Nationals have emerged as a suitor for Jake Arrieta. Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? Latest Mets News  The Mets first open-to-the-public workout will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Utility-man Matt Reynolds was traded Monday to the Washington Nationals for Sandy Alderson’s favorite...

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Morning Briefing: Matz Is Ready For Battle

Good morning Mets fans. Steven Matz is feeling good after undergoing surgery and is ready to prove himself going into this season. Latest Mets News Peter Botte of NY Daily News reports on Matz’s health and outlook for the 2018 campaign. Bob Klapisch of The NY Post details Buddy Harrelson’s fight with Alzheimer’s. The now 73-year-old was part of the “Miracle Mets”...

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